May 3, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – New England Revolution News Release
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution Players Collaborative Fund has donated $10,000 each to Get Girls Going (GGG) and Resilient Sisterhood Project (RSP). With these latest grants, the coalition of Revolution players has granted $180,000 to grassroots organizations in New England that are leaders in the ongoing effort to promote social equity and fight systemic racism.
“The work the Resilient Sisterhood Project and Get Girls Going do to empower young women and girls is crucial to our communities,” said New England Revolution goalkeeper and Black Players for Change President and Co-Founder Earl Edwards Jr. “We’re excited to partner with both of these organizations and be a part of their growth as their impactful work continues.”
The mission of Get Girls Going (GGG) is to empower Black teen girls to create social enterprises that solve problems in the world, and in doing so equips them to be leaders that challenge racial and gender inequities that prevent them from success. Focusing on social innovation and enterprises, mentorship and sisterhood, youth leadership, equity, community engagement, and entrepreneurial mindsets, GGG offers consulting, training, workshops, and webinars to empower young entrepreneurs to pursue their goals and foster change in their communities.
“We believe that donations such as these represent more than just financial contributions. They are a symbol of hope, support, and potential for the black high school girls we serve in Boston. The New England Revolution’s commitment to our cause helps us empower these young women to chase their aspirations, overcome challenges, and develop into confident leaders of tomorrow,” stated Nana Younge, GGG Founder and Executive Director. “The impact of this donation is immeasurable because it has the power to transform lives. We are excited for this new formed partnership with the New England Revolution and opportunity for our organization to collaborate and make an impact together.”
Founded in 2012, the Resilient Sisterhood Project (RSP) is a Boston-based non-profit raising awareness and empowering women and young adults of African descent affected by diseases of the reproductive system. Their vision is to transform communities to engage in conversations in regards to diseases of the reproductive system and other reproductive health conditions that disproportionally affect Black women. Representing a venue…
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